Precious Metal Clay Workshop Appledore festival Saturday May 30th from 11 - 5pm
What is Precious Metal Clay?
Precious Metal clay is a new material developed in the Mitsubishi Corporatio of Japan which has revolutionised the way silver jewellery can be made. Microscopic particles of silver have been suspended in an organic binder which means it can be shaped and moulded rather like clay or Fimo.
Once a design has been created it is dried and fired, The binder burns away and pure, hallmarkable silver is left behind. This process appears to be pure alchemy and the transformation from dull clay to pure silver seems unbelievable!
Exciting results can be achieved without the need for a workshop full of expensive equipment;
a few basic tools and a small kitchen blowtorch makes working with precious metal accesible to everyone from keen crafters to professional jewellers.
The Workshop
In this workshop you will be shown the techniques needed to begin working with this exciting material. You will make simple pendants and earrings or charms
, learn how to add texture, use moulding compound and fire cubic zirconium gemstones directly into place. Everyone will torchfire at least one piece of work, other pieces may be kiln fired.
YOU WILL GO HOME WEARING AMAZING HANDMADE SILVER JEWELLERY
....... MADE BY YOU!!!
No previous jewellery experience is necessary. This workshop will suit beginners and refreshers and provide the skills necessary to continue working at home.
The booking fee is £25.00
A materials charge of £15.00 will be payable on the day.
Advance booking is required through:http://www.appledorearts.org
First ever PMC jewellery made by Zoe, Susan, Julie, Tanya and Sarah.
Links
http:www.thepmcstudio.com